Journal of Biblical Literature
Published by Society of Biblical Literature
ISSN : 0021-9231 eISSN : 1934-3876
Abbreviation : J. Biblic. Lit.
Aims & Scope
The flagship journal of the field, the Journal of Biblical Literature is published quarterly and includes scholarly articles and critical notes by members of the Society.
Essential reading for over a century, it is now available online and in print.
The Presidential Address, presented at every Annual Meeting, is transcribed and published in the first issue of the following year.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | 0.60 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 17229 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 68 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.282 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q1 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 |
Impact Factor Trend
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Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
Most Cited Articles
The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.
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The Ethics of Biblical Interpretation: Decentering Biblical Scholarship
Citation: 35
Authors: Elisabeth Schussler
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Omne verbum sonat: The New Testament and the Oral Environment of Late Western Antiquity
Citation: 35
Authors: Paul J.